From 1 to 21 February, the giant papier-mâché floats return to Viareggio’s seafront for six masked parades.
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Florence Korea Film Fest returns in March with films, shorts and digital comics
From 19 to 28 March, the Florence Korea Film Fest returns with films, masterclasses and meetings exploring contemporary South Korean cinema.
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Historic Caffè Gilli in Florence to Close Temporarily for Renovation
The café will close from January 19 for heritage-approved renovation works and is set to reopen by the end of March.
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Florence Carnival returns with free public events and a €1,200 gala
The initiative is held under the patronage of local and regional institutions.
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Extra concert announced at Florence’s Maggio, conducted by Zubin Mehta
The performance on January 21, 2026 replaces the Russian ballet evening that was cancelled earlier this month.
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Florence restores the historic door of the Brindellone depot
The 11-metre-high entrance, considered the tallest door in Europe still in use for a civil building, will be inaugurated on Sunday January 18, 2026.
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Florence New Year’s Eve 2025: free concerts and shows across the city’s main squares
From pop and indie in Piazza Santa Croce to gospel, jazz and video mapping elsewhere, Florence will welcome 2026 with free outdoor events across four central squares.
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Muti calls for Florence’s Maggio theatre to be named after Vittorio Gui
Conductor Riccardo Muti has urged Florence to rename the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino after Vittorio Gui, the founder of the Maggio festival.
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Florence Seen from Above at Christmas
A new aerial video by Florence TV shows Florence’s historic centre during the Christmas season, with streets and squares illuminated by festive decorations.
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New Year’s Eve in Florence to feature major concert in Piazza Santa Croce
Free live music, gospel, jazz and light shows to welcome 2026 across Florence’s main squares.
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